Consultant Paediatrician

  • Part-time opportunity from 0.25-0.5 FTE with immediate start available 
  • Consult in acute, general or developmental paediatrics 
  • Live and work in an enviable coastal region of Victoria 
Where you’ll be working
This Health Service is the major provider of healthcare services in the region and serves a population of approximately 44,000.

It is unique in being both a sub-regional and an integrated health service, treating approximately 12,000 acute inpatients and 17,000 Emergency Department patients per year.

The hospital is a 110-bed facility, and includes a Level 4 obstetric service, with a Level 3 neonatal nursery, supporting approximately 450 births per year. 

The Paediatric Department here includes a well-established team of 4 specialist Paediatricians, supported by an Advanced Paediatric Trainee, a basic Paediatrics trainee, and multidisciplinary junior doctors.

We are seeking two 0.25 (2 half day consulting sessions and 7 on calls a month) or 0.5 FTE positions (4 half day consulting session and 14 on calls per month).

The consulting sessions could be acute, general or developmental paediatrics.

As Consultant Paediatrician, you will contribute to the provision of contemporary, comprehensive and patient-centred specialist services.

You will have the opportunity to exercise leadership on a wide range of cases, promoting a collaborative clinical environment.

You will also have the opportunity to undertake the training and supervision of junior medical staff, as well as your own continued professional development. Paediatricians are first on-call. 

Where you’ll be living
This region is renowned for its natural beauty.

Less than 3-hours east of Melbourne, it offers all big city amenities against a backdrop of rolling hills and rugged coastlines.

At your doorstep, you’ll find iconic landscapes like the Gippsland Lakes, the famous Ninety Mile Beach, and the Latrobe River.

Residents here enjoy a lower cost of living, a more affordable housing market, shorter commutes, and a more laid-back way of life.

You’ll have access to excellent schooling, several social and recreation centres, and a thriving community that values outdoor living and work/life balance.

A regional airport nearby offers daily flights to major Australian cities. 

Salary information
Consultant Paediatricians can expect a salary of up to $180K for 0.5 FTE plus a range of benefits. 

Requirements  
Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent. 

About us
Elective Recruitment is a person-centred recruitment consultancy.

Your career progression is just as important to us as your well-being and work-life balance. 

We are not just another recruitment company; we do things our way and we consult.

We have a very clear vision: create great careers, better lifestyles, and add value - and we won’t stop until this is achieved.

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For a confidential discussion contact the Elective Recruitment Team at +61 2 9137 4300, or apply now!


  • Start: 03/06/2025
  • Rate: Salary of up to $180K for 0.5 FTE plus a range of benefits.
  • Location: Gippsland Mc,Australia
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Medical
  • Recruiter: Elective Recruitment
  • Contact: Emma Gordon
  • Tel: +61 480 002 470
  • Email: to view click here
  • Reference: BH-3473
  • Posted: 2025-06-03 04:36:04 -

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